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Government
Officials take pride raising Pride flag over Capitol
For the first time in history, state officials at the State Capitol building in Sacramento raised the rainbow Pride flag, according to Gov. ...
East Bay
Alameda County Library eliminates overdue, daily fines
Alameda County Library will join other regional libraries in eliminating overdue fines to encourage people to check out materials, according to the library.
In ...
East Bay
Oakland debates budget proposal, amendments, as deadline nears
The Oakland City Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to discuss Mayor Libby Schaaf’s proposed $3.2 billion budget for the next ...
Business
Walnut Creek considers permit regulations for sidewalk vendors
In response to a new state law significantly limiting cities in how they regulate sidewalk vendors, the Walnut Creek City Council on Monday ...
Government
Supes advance ‘black box’ legislation for public safety vehicles
San Francisco’s public safety vehicles could soon join many other city-owned vehicles in having a telematics system or “black box” installed, which will ...
East Bay
Striking New Haven teachers consider district’s ‘last, best and final offer’
The New Haven Unified School District’s 14-day-old strike might be inching towards a conclusion Friday as union leaders are mulling over teachers’ reactions ...
East Bay
County hosts Census workshops to reach hard-to-count communities
Contra Costa County is gearing up for the 2020 Decennial Census and looking for businesses, organizations and agencies serving hard-to-count communities to help ...
East Bay
Oakland decriminalizes magic mushrooms, various psychoactive plants
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to decriminalize the use of psychoactive plants, such as magic mushrooms. The vote makes Oakland ...
Government
Despite opposition, SF supervisors vote 10-1 to close juvenile hall
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted 10-1 in favor of closing the city’s juvenile hall, a bold move that would make San Francisco ...
Beyond SFBay
California and SF ask federal judge to block religious refusal rule
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera both asked a federal court Tuesday to block a new rule ...
East Bay
Walnut Creek considers rezoning for condominium project
The Walnut Creek City Council will on Tuesday night consider approving rezoning and other changes to allow for a 17-unit condominium project to ...
Government
London Breed budget targets affordable housing as key priority
San Francisco Mayor London Breed presented her budget priorities on Friday that included expanding behavioral health beds, creating new affordable housing, and cleaner ...
Government
SF publishes prosecution data in transparency bid
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office on Wednesday publicly launched DA Stat.
Government
Milpitas city manager steps aside after one year in job
Milpitas City Manager Julie Edmonds-Mares will resign after serving in the position for one year.
Government
SF would tap CEO salary tax to cover substance abuse services for residents
San Francisco voters will decide come November on whether The City should provide 24/7 services to help treat people suffering from mental health ...
East Bay
Rep. DeSaulnier hosts town hall to discuss Mueller report
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, is hosting a town hall meeting on the Mueller report Tuesday evening in Walnut Creek. DeSaulnier will be ...
Government
Comedians get serious to help save Punch Line comedy club
San Francisco officials and comedians rallied on Tuesday to save the 40-year old Punch Line comedy club at 444 Battery St.
The comedy club ...
Business
Railway company pushes to reactivate track through Richmond park
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday morning for a motion backing the East Bay Regional Park District’s opposition to ...
Beyond SFBay
Governor forms task force to address state homelessness crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom came to Oakland on Tuesday to announce the creation of a task force to help address California’s homelessness crisis. The ...
East Bay
Orinda discusses food truck program extension
What started as a successful pilot program in mid-2017 could soon become a true Orinda staple, as the City Council will on Tuesday ...
Business
San Rafael considers flavored tobacco ban, exempts adult-only businesses
The San Rafael City Council on Monday evening will consider adopting an ordinance that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and bans ...
Government
Supes call for doubling fees office developers pay toward affordable housing
Fees that San Francisco collects from developers who build office space are long overdue for an increase.
Economy
SF weighs acquisition of PG&E assets to meet clean, independent energy goals
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission released a report Monday identifying ways the city could decrease its dependence on PG&E while still providing ...
Government
Pilot program provides limited overnight parking space for RV dwellers
The city of East Palo Alto has launched a program to provide people living in recreational vehicles with space to park overnight along ...
A's
Port of Oakland moves toward Howard Terminal A’s stadium despite union objection
The Port of Oakland’s Board of Directors unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the Oakland Athletics Monday afternoon, a move that may ...
Election
New Western Addition fire station showcases results of quake bond funding
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced plans to introduce a $628.5 million earthquake safety bond.
Crime
Four SF gang injunctions may expire by year’s end
Four gang injunctions placed about a decade ago throughout San Francisco may expire by the end of this year pending a court order, ...
Government
Breed seeks ‘real transportation expert’ for next SFMTA chief
Mayor London Breed sent a letter to the governing board of the transit agency urging them to begin their search.
Crime
Sunset district home robberies, package thefts prompt hearing
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar plans to organize with residents a working group to develop strategies to protect residents in the ...
Election
Charter amendment seeks to boost affordable housing development
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday a number of proposals that will help expedite building affordable housing and housing for teachers.
The first ...
Beyond SFBay
Bankruptcy judge clears PG&E to pay out $235 million in employee bonuses
A federal bankruptcy judge in San Francisco on Tuesday approved a plan by PG&E Co. to pay up to 10,000 employees $235 million ...
East Bay
CalRecycle awards two Bay Area counties with illegal waste cleanup grants
Sonoma and Contra Costa counties are among five counties in the state that will receive a grant to clean up illegally dumped solid ...
A's
City of Oakland, Alameda County clash on potential Coliseum sale
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf warned the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning not to sell their half share of the Coliseum ...
Cars
Lombard Street toll bill passes committee, moves to assembly floor vote
A state assembly bill proposing motorists reserve a spot and pay a toll before driving down Lombard Street in San Francisco has passed ...
Government
Mayor Breed to swear in appointed public defender
Newly appointed San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju will be sworn into office by Mayor London Breed on Thursday, according to the Public ...
Cars
Orinda considers permit and fee programs to alleviate parking shortage
In response to years of chronic public parking shortages in Orinda, especially in the downtown and adjacent residential areas, the City Council will ...
